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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting, PP.  We're in Marshall pyramid and were thinking of moving to the McLean pyramid for HS, assuming it would be better.  Now I'm reconsidering because I think DC may be happier at a more laid back school.  It's nice to hear you speak of them similarly in terms of quality.  maybe we'll save ourselves some money (and anxiety) and stay in the Marshall pyramid.[/quote]

You can also notice that marshall was rated slightly higher than McLean last year so they are both equally excellent schools.[/quote]

2012 SATs - Langley (1812), McLean (1755), Madison (1730), Marshall (1702)

Fall 2012 National Merit Semifinalists - Langley (13), McLean (11), Madison (9), Marshall (8)
 
Jay Matthews/Washington Post Regional Challenge Index - McLean (14), Madison (15), Langley (16), Marshall (54)
 
US News/State of Virginia Rankings - Marshall (3), McLean (4), Langley (6), Madison (8)
 
GreatSchools - Each receives a "9" on a 1-10 scale.

Percentage of Students Receiving Free/Reduced Lunch - Langley (1.55%), Madison (8.60%), McLean (10.18%), Marshall (16.75%).
 
Percentage of Students With Limited English Proficiency - Langley (1.70%), Madison (4.25%), McLean (6.35%), Marshall (10.71%).

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Looks like Marshall is killing it despite higher farms, limited english[/quote]

It really doesn't matter, since this is all about perception. Marshall isn't perceived to be as good a school, and that affects the property values around it negatively relative to the other HSs.[/quote]

You are stuck in the 90s[/quote]

No, not really. But you are living in a fantasy world. I'm sure that's reassuring to you, but insisting something is so doesn't make it true.

I don't have a dog in this fight. I live in North Arlington. I'm just telling you that when we were looking for houses in 2011, Marshall wasn't even on our radar screen as we considered school pyramids. The other two, however, were big competitors in our homebuying decision. Most people are like that.

I'm sure Marshall is a fine school. I'm sure it's even true that perceptions lag reality. But that doesn't change the economics of the homebuying process. Right now, Hyundai is a fine car, but most people still prefer to buy Honda or Toyota.[/quote]

You are pretty ignorant because Marshall pyramid is much better than anything in north arlington. [/quote]

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